DTAL Conference 2025

Join this session to learn more about the mental health resources and supports available to elementary and secondary students, as well as staff members in VBCPS.

Transform students from passive viewers of content to engaged, active participants in their own learning. In Canva, you can use polls and quizzes to check for understanding as you present your slides and display the results in real-time. Canva whiteboards can be used to demonstrate/reflect on learning, plan group projects, brainstorm, and much more. You will experience these tools like a student and then learn how to create your own from scratch. And YES -- you can easily import your Google Slides/PowerPoints into Canva. Finally, browse/search the HUGE library of amazing Canva templates available to suit your needs.

Ignite curiosity and deepen science learning by starting with hands-on exploration! In this interactive session, elementary teachers will experience the power of inquiry-first instruction—where students observe, question, and predict before concepts are formally introduced. Learn how to design meaningful experiences that connect to your science units, align with the VBCPS Future-Ready Profile, and build student excitement all at the same time. Leave with ready to go plans and stations that you could implement before the start of a science unit - just gather materials and go!

Unlock personalized learning with SchoolAI's "Create a space!" This hands-on session dives deep into creating dynamic, engaging online spaces tailored to your middle and high school students' unique needs in any subject area. Students get instant, detailed AI-powered feedback that sparks genuine curiosity and excitement. All student interactions are easily monitored in real-time on your teacher dashboard. You will build, customize, and launch your own space and learn practical classroom management strategies to maximize students' learning potential with this amazing tool!

This session is for all K-8 teachers who work with English Learners. Teachers will be provided with practical strategies for using AI to enhance their English Learners' classroom engagement and facilitate learning for ELs. Laptops are necessary for this session.